Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

Power isn't about being the loudest man in the room. It looks like something else entirely.

In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with Ryan Miller about his new book 'Meek as a Mustang'. Ryan exposes what the world gets wrong about strength, power, and what it means to be a dangerous man for God.

Check out his new book that's out now!

Meek as a Mustang: Find the Strength to Surrender Your Wild Heart to Jesus https://tinyurl.com/meek115

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Men, are you stuck in the daily grind? Wondering if you're getting anywhere? How do you zoom out to see the bigger picture in the Stress Bubble?

In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos teaches you the activity that he did once 25 years ago which still impacts his life today. In fact, the ministry of Men in the Arena is a direct result of it!

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails 

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You have a gift the world needs. The question is, do you know what it is?

In this week's Equipping Men in Ten, Jim Ramos lays out the five masculine gifts God gives men and how yours can shape the people around you. Learn what your gift means, where it fits, and how to step into it with strength and purpose.

Know your gift. Own it and use it.

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails 

Are you a CINO—Christian In Name Only?
What would it take for you to go all in for Jesus?

In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with country music artist Granger Smith, who walked away from a successful career in the music industry to pursue full-time ministry. He shares why he chose to leave the spotlight behind and put everything on the line for Christ, and the toxic beliefs that were holding him back in his faith.

Check out Granger's new book that's out now!

Poison in the Well: 11 Toxic Be...

Feeling like your family is running on fumes in the chaos of life? Wondering how to build a connection when everyone's moving in different directions—especially in a blended family?

In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos delivers 10 powerful strategies to help you lead your family with strength, clarity, and purpose. This isn't about being a perfect dad or husband—it's about showing up, leading well, and refusing to settle for passive fatherhood. 

Check out the resources listed in this episode: Building Love Together in Blended Families

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For most of human history, cultures have marked that transition with a Rite of Passage. Today, many boys reach adulthood without ever having that moment. Are we missing something?

In this week's Equipping Men in Ten, Jim Ramos lays out a simple, biblical approach to creating a Rite of Passage for your son. It doesn't require a big budget or a complicated program, and you can do it in your own backyard with your son or gather a group of men and boys for the experience.

Give your son a moment he will remember. Call...

Do you hesitate to share your faith in Christ? 

In this week's interview clip, Jim Ramos is joined by Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson to talk about his new book, Gospeler: Turning Darkness into Light One Conversation at a Time. 

He shares 3 ways you can start conversations and make sure you're a "Gospeler" for Christ. 

Willie Robertson's Book:

Gospeler: Turning Darkness into Light One Conversation at a Time ->tinyurl.com/gospeler115

Listen to the full episode here!

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Ever feel like the season of life you're in will never end? Are you in the stress bubble trying to keep up with all the pressures of life?

In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos shares the final 2 seasons of manhood ("fall" and "winter"), and how each season is vital in creating a complete life that's well lived. 

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails 

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Everywhere we turn, society continues to downplay the critical role of fathers. But let's make one thing clear: that's flat-out wrong.   In this week's message, Pastor Jim Ramos brings to light some shocking statistics about the devastating impact fatherlessness is having on our youth. Men, it's time to rise up, take charge, and mentor this generation that's been left without fathers.   This is a reboot of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon.  

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://men...

Are you ready to take back control of the sex education your kids receive?

In this week's interview clip, Jim Ramos talks to Rodney Wright, author of 'How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex'. Rodney shares 4 wise tips for guiding your kids through these sensitive topics with confidence and clarity.

Listen to the full episode here!

Check out Rodney's Book https://tinyurl.com/HowtoTalk115 (Using our link to check out the book helps support our ministry - thanks!)

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Ever feel like the season of life you're in will never end? Are you in the stress bubble trying to keep up with all the pressures of life?

In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos shares the first 2 seasons of manhood ("spring" and "summer"), and how each season is vital in creating a complete life that's well lived. This is Part 1 of his series "Seasons of a Man's Life",

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails 

Are you married? Your wife is greater than your kids. Remarried? Still true! 

In this week's rebooted message, Pastor Jim Ramos shows us that your wife is greater than your kids, even in the tricky situation of remarriage. In this message at the MAG, Pastor Jim Ramos lays out the biblical case for this counter-cultural assertion: WIFE > KIDS.

This is a reboot of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon.

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In today's interview clip, Jim Ramos talks to Aaron Freeman, co-author of the book "The Argument Hangover." Aaron unpacks 4 marriage sayings that seem good on paper but are dangerous myths. 

Listen to the full episode here!

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails 

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There are two types of Christian men. Which one are you?

In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos identifies the difference between a "Christian" and a real follower of Jesus. You'll walk away from this episode knowing which type of Christian YOU are, and what to do about it.

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails 

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Men, we're called to lead, protect, and provide. But what do we do when things don't go as planned?

In this week's rebooted message, Pastor Jim Ramos takes us deep into the historical context of households during the Apostle Paul's time, exploring the powerful Greek terms for 'children' in the Bible. I

This is a reboot of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon.

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7...

Thousands of Christian men are raising families but have no idea what they're doing.

In today's interview clip, Jim Ramos talks to Kent Evans
to help you solve that. Kent introduces you to 4 new tools for your fatherhood tool belt.

Listen to the full episode here!

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails 

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It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #729   Most church men's ministries are set up wrong! In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Jim Ramos will teach you what to do to get a vital, growing ministry to men. He breaks down step-by-step, proven ways to get your men's ministry off the ground, including what NOT to do.    Help! I'm Starting a Men's Group (free download) The Men's Ministry Playbook: A Proven Strategy to Impact Men  

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Befor...

Have you been waiting to get baptized? Maybe you're wondering if you're ready, what it means, or whether you even need to do it.

In this week's 10-minute Equipping episode, Jim Ramos looks at what the Bible actually teaches about baptism, why it matters, and why you may be overthinking something God has already made clear. If you've trusted Jesus, maybe it's time to stop debating it and take the step.

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails 

In today's interview clip, Jim Ramos talks to Ted Shimer, Founder of The Freedom Fight (thefreedomfight.org), an online porn addiction recovery program, and the author of the book, The Freedom Fight: The New Drug and the Truths that Set Us Free.

Shimer teaches you the 6 scientific roots of your porn use and gives you practical steps for eradicating them from your life for good.

Listen to the full episode here!

Check out his book here! (https://tinyurl.com/freedom116)

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to...

It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #632

Single guys, how do you know the woman you're with is THE ONE?

In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Jim Ramos gives you 4 questions you should ask yourself before you choose to marry the girl you are dating.

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails 

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What "weeds" do you find yourself continuously battling in your life? 

In this week's rebooted message, Pastor Jim Ramos dives into the critical steps of identifying and removing the "weeds" that stop us from living a life full of purpose and growth. Using wisdom from Galatians 5 and the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13, he discusses how to aggressively root out sin and intentionally plant seeds that lead to a fruitful, God-honoring life.

This is a reboot of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon.

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Divorcing Christian? Chances are you—or someone you're close to—has dealt with the pain of divorce.

In today's interview clip, Jim Ramos is joined by Dale Brown to walk you through 4 critical steps for healing from divorce.

Here's the link to Dale Brown's book, 'Daily Survival Guide for Divorced Men: Surviving & Thriving Beyond Your Divorce Days 1-91' (https://tinyurl.com/divorce115)

If you want the full interview, you can listen to it here!

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too...

It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #591

Christian man, are you TIRED? Are you stressed? We don't call that 20-year period where you're raising your family The Stress Bubble for nothing. 

In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Jim Ramos walks you through a time when Jesus was tired and what He did. He outlines three ways that you can show up like Jesus.

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://m...

In this 30-min message, Jim Ramos teaches you what "No Pain, No Gain" means for the Christian man.

This is a reboot of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon.

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails 

Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories 

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Need a quick, boots-on-the-ground revamp of your marriage?

In today's interview clip, Jim Ramos talks to Drs. Paul and Virginia Friesen. They give 3 practical tips to make sure you come out victorious in your marriage.  

Check out Paul and Virginia's book, The Marriage App: Unlocking the Irony of Intimacy https://tinyurl.com/marriageapp115

If you want the full interview, you can listen to it here! 

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails 

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It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #656

Is your young adult child rebelling, or threatening to leave the faith altogether? Even kids raised in a solid Christian homes can end up doing stupid stuff that doesn't match Christian values.

In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Jim Ramos gives you 7 steps you can take to love your child back into a relationship with God.

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https...

Do you struggle to say YES to the things God places on your heart?

It's a struggle for many of us, including Jonah in the Bible. In this rebooted message, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches from the story of Jonah about the power of saying YES to God's will and the dangers of saying NO.

This is a reboot of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon.

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena...

We know that we're supposed to forgive, but what if someone has wronged you so deeply that you don't know where to start?

In this week's interview, Dr. Bruce Hebel joined us to teach you how to forgive using his 7 Protocols of Forgiveness. You've heard it before: "Bitterness is the poison we drink hoping someone else dies." You've been drinking poison, brother, but this episode is your 7-step antidote.

Check out https://tinyurl.com/forgiveness115 for more information! 

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It...

It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #741

"Christians are sexist!" "The Bible is misogynistic!" We've all heard the accusations: many atheists and deconstructing Christians assert that the Bible endorses the oppression of women. 

In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos responds to the accusation that the Bible is a work that subjugates women and endorses sexism, and teaches you how you might be reading certain passages wrong.

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your M...

Men are built to bond through challenge and shared purpose.

In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Jim Ramos sits down with friend Kenn Walsh to talk about why men seem to bond together differently than women. God has wired you to connect and create strong brotherhood, but it doesn't happen in the convenience of everyday life.

Check out www.thewildernessexp.org for more information

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails 

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Ever handled a situation with your wife so poorly that you wished you could rewind and do it all over again? What happens when your brain's programming from childhood collide with real-life challenges in your marriage?
In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos brings in expert Ron Deal for insight on how your brain's wiring can lead to assumptions or reactions that sabotage communication.
You'll get four practical steps to stop your toxic cycles in their tracks, rebuild trust, and learn how to respond to your wife with wisdom instead of emotion in tough moments.

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It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #648

How much TV do you watch each night? If you're a typical American, it might add up to more than you think. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos takes a look at television's place in the life of a Christian man.

Some of the ideas in this episode are related to our audio-only interviews with Matt Friedman (Kill the Flatscreen and Discipleship and Your Kids) about his book, Discipleship in the Home.

Want to p...

What's the one verse that drives your life and shapes your faith journey? You need a verse to call our own that challenges you to live purposefully.

In this week's message, Pastor Jim Ramos introduces the idea of a 'death verse'—a scripture that will define you when you meet Jesus face to face.  

This is a REBOOT of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon.

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late.

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In this rapid-fire edit of our multiple interviews with Michelle Watson Canfield ("The Dad Whisperer"), she blasts through 15 practical ideas for connecting with your daughter taken from her book 'Dad, Here's What I Really Need from You: A Guide for Connecting with Your Daughter's Heart.'

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late.

Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story!

You can start a ministry to...

It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #735

Are you a know-it-all? Do you have trouble taking criticism? Pretty sure you don't need direction from others? Find yourself judging the way others do things? Having a TEACHABLE spirit is vital when you're living out your best version of life in Christ. Even so, many of us walk around with a "know-it-all" attitude. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches you 6 secrets a "know-it-all" attitude reveals about your heart and how it plays into your "Season...

Can you follow Jesus without being part of a local church? 

In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Jim Ramos sits down with longtime friend Ben Sullivan to tackle this tough topic head-on. By defining what the church truly is and digging into Scripture, they separate tradition from biblical truth and answer one of the most common questions men wrestle with today.

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late.

You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with o...

What happens when culture starts preaching louder than the Bible?
In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with pastor and author Aaron Graham to talk about the subtle lies pulling Christians away from biblical truth. Aaron explains how faith rarely collapses overnight, and how we can engage culture without compromising truth. 

Check out Aaron's new book, 'Unshakable Faith'! (https://tinyurl.com/unshakable115)

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late.

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It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #719

Congrats brother, you've married a strong Christian woman. But, what does she NEED from you? In her core, what does she need and want from you on a daily basis? In today's 10-minute equipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos teaches you the 4 core desires of every woman and the practical ways you can meet those needs. Jim pulls from Michael Thompson's (ep. 710) book KING ME(https://tinyurl.com/kingme115), taking his principles and breaking them down so you'll be able to...

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Are you mentally tough enough to finish what God has called you to do? When life gets hard, do you keep climbing or turn back?

In this weeks Equipping Men in Ten Jim Ramos uses the metaphor of climbing a mountain to break down the path to mental toughness. Every climb has stages—the ascent, the challenges along the way, and the descent after the mission is complete. 

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Do you have a cause worth fighting for?   In this week's message, Jim Ramos challenges men to find their hill to die on—a God-given purpose that is bigger than themselves. Before a man can discover his mission, he must first know who he is and whose he is in Christ. 

Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late.

Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story!

You can start a mi...